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Thousands of birds are dropping dead in Florida, and conservation groups
are citing fenthion, a pesticide used to control mosquitoes, as the cause.
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Millions of migratory birds that rely on habitat in Florida as breeding or
resting grounds are at risk, the groups claim.


"As the Environmental Protection Agency reviews its regulations for the
fenthion, the American Bird Conservancy is fighting for the cancellation
of all fenthion uses ...